Student Employees
The library employs between 10-15 student workers each year. Student workers play a vital part in the daily operation of the library. They provide quality customer service while assisting users with checking out materials, booking study rooms, assisting with technology and printers, keeping the library stacks in order, carrying out special projects, and many other tasks that are essential to the library’s mission.
Student Employment at the Library
To assist in the library’s general functions in the following areas – Circulation Department and Research Help Desk or Technical Services/Serials Department.
What hours might I work?
Hours can range from 7:45am – 11:30pm (Midnight during finals), Monday through Sunday.
- Student employees are expected to work either one closing or one weekend shift per week
- The library is open on holidays and when classes are canceled due to snow.
What is the hourly wage?
The library follows minimum wage guidelines for the state of Massachusetts.
How many hours can I work?
During fall and spring semesters, students can work up to 20 hours per week.
When do you hire student employees?
Hiring occurs mainly in May/June and December for the fall and spring semesters.
How can I apply for a job at the library?
Check the Human Resources job site for postings under Student or Student Work Study.
Do I have to have work-study funds in order to work at the library?
No, you do not need to have federal work study funds. Library student worker positions are funded by the University as well as the federal work study program.
What experience do I need to work at the library?
To work at the library you must be a currently enrolled full-time student at Fitchburg State University. No work experience is required.
2026 Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award - Lily Hay
We are thrilled to award the 2026 Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award to Lily Hay.
Lily is a Communications Media major that has worked at the library since the Fall of 2022. They have been a stand out employee since the first day, and we have enjoyed every hair color change and picture of their precious pet snake. Their professionalism, positive attitude and customer service focus while working with patrons is exemplary and they will routinely go above and beyond to help. They are a fantastic co-worker to other student employees and will always lend a hand if needed. Lily consistently demonstrates initiative, self direction and pride in their work that has made them an incredible asset to the library. Lily is the perfect example of a worker who cares about the success of their peers and has served the FSU community well for the past 4 years.
In recognition of Lily’s excellent service, the book Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark (print | audiobook) was dedicated in their honor to the Library’s collection.
Thank you to Lily for being a superb team member! We wish you all the best in the future.
Learn more about the Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Outstanding Student Employee Award.
Student Employees Professional Development and Training
We depend heavily on our student employees to help in the day-to-day operations of the library. Your role as a student employee is an important one, and we value your contributions.
Each semester, library staff provides student employees with opportunities that promote the development of transferable skills and growth in interpersonal communication, problem solving, and a place for students to build friendships and professional relationships among supervisors and other staff.
Library student employees participate in the following types of training:
- Resume Builder for Library Student Workers
- Alternative Communication Strategies Training
- Active Shooter Training with University Police
- Book display design
- Digital Reserves